Gambling Is a Major Social Problem, Says Former Paddy Power CEO Stewart Kenny
Stewart Kenny, former CEO and co-founder of Paddy Power, has been a gambler since 1974. He helped create Paddyspaddy.com in 1988. Kenny has witnessed the growth of the bookmaker on the Australian and UK markets. In a recent interview for Prime Time on RTE, Kenny deemed gambling a social problem.
Gambling is a social problem according to former Paddy Power CEO Stewart Kenny. He claims that gambling operators are targeting the younger population. He also claims people under 25 are constantly bombarded with ads on their mobile devices and TVs.
Stewart Kenny is a former Paddy Power CEO and a well-known commentator. He believes that gambling is an addiction that needs to be treated. Kenny also believes the government should legislate on gambling.
Stewart Kenny resigned from Paddy Power in 2016. He said that the booking giant didn't do anything meaningful on gambling addiction. Kenny had to take responsibility for some developments considering that he was a part of the gambling structure.
Kenny has been in the bookmaking industry for decades. He has seen the ups and downs and the rise of Paddy Power as a bookmaker. Kenny should have pushed for changes toward meaningful actions on gambling addiction instead of resigning.